Septic Shock

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (45 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

12

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

1 Sep 2023

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes

Start This Activity
 
Need Help?  If you have a system or content concerns, please contact support@statpearls.com

Activity Description

Sepsis syndromes span a clinical continuum with variable prognoses. Septic shock, the most severe complication of sepsis, carries a high mortality. Septic shock occurs in response to an inciting agent, which causes both pro-inflammatory and anti-inflammatory immune system activation. This occurs in concert with the activation of monocytes, macrophages, and neutrophils that interact with the endothelium through pathogen recognition receptors and lead to further involvement of cytokines, proteases, kinins, reactive oxygen species, and nitric oxide. As the primary site of this response, the endothelium not only suffers microvascular injury but also activates the coagulation and complement cascades, which further exacerbate the vascular injury, leading to capillary leakage. This cascade of events is responsible for the clinical signs and symptoms of sepsis and progression from sepsis to septic shock. Striking a balance between pro-inflammatory responses, which help eradicate the invading microorganism, and anti-inflammatory signals, which keep the inflammatory cascade in check, ultimately determines the degree of morbidity and/or mortality of patients with sepsis. Judicious and early antimicrobial administration, sepsis care bundle use, and early goal-directed therapies have significantly and positively impacted sepsis-related mortality. However, early identification remains the best therapeutic tool for sepsis treatment and management. This activity describes the evaluation and management of septic shock and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in enhancing care delivery for affected patients.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the causes of septic shock.

  • Describe the pathophysiology of septic shock.

  • Outline the treatment options for septic shock.

  • Explain the importance of improving care coordination amongst interprofessional team members to improve outcomes for patients affected by septic shock.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurses: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s). Nurses should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

If you have concerns regarding the CE/CME system, please contact support@statpearls.com.

Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the US Food and Drug Administration. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Michael S. on 12/20/2020

Denise B. on 5/14/2021

Robert R. on 7/28/2021

Lisa S. on 8/13/2021

Has to include the use of hemodynamic monitoring such as PPV, PiCCO, and PAC, ultrasonography

Thiago C. on 9/10/2021

Eileen M. on 9/14/2021

Dr.Mallikarjun K. on 1/20/2022

Thomas B. on 9/10/2022

Meldyne H. on 10/3/2022

Philip S. on 12/18/2022

Dr.NIRMALA M. on 1/2/2023

Mary K. on 1/28/2023

Matthew N. on 1/31/2023

evan s. on 3/4/2023

Deborah B. on 3/7/2023

Alexa R. on 3/26/2023

Ali I. on 5/31/2023

Lily L. on 7/4/2023

Gretchen G. on 8/27/2023

Nicole F. on 9/18/2023

Alan Y. on 9/27/2023

Dr Sruthi G. on 12/15/2023

Christohper K. on 12/29/2023

Ken B. on 12/30/2023

Mary H. on 1/27/2024

Jana W. on 7/15/2024

Samantha L. on 6/7/2024

Tayebeh N. on 1/6/2024

John T. on 12/30/2023

JOHN C. on 2/22/2024

Eric S. on 11/29/2023

Thelma H. on 11/2/2023

Catherine R. on 8/22/2023

Matthew S. on 4/8/2023

Melanie P. on 3/19/2023

Michelle N. on 3/26/2023

reno l. on 12/11/2022

Alok P. on 12/11/2022

Melissa H. on 1/2/2022

Jafet B. on 11/9/2021

saurabh t. on 9/5/2022

John M. on 10/6/2021

Linda B. on 9/2/2021

i dont like you are makeing me do these evaluation to get the certificate

Rafael J. on 6/16/2021

Stephanie H. on 3/6/2024

Unlimited Nurse CE

Stay up to date on the latest medical knowledge with 6670 CE activities. In these online self-assessment activities, read our reference articles and test your knowledge with more than 7922 hours of CE.

1 Year Unlimited Nurse CE

Access to all the Unlimited Nurse CE activities in all specialties.

$39.99 per 1 year per user